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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.06, 12,175.41 and 5,045.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.06, 12,175.41 and 5,045.57 is: 6,963.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.06 : 12,175.41 = 5,045.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.06/12,175.41 = 5,045.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.06x = 12,175.41 × 5,045.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.06x = 61,431,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,431,913.05/8,822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.45

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